Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rose Sunday Fourth Sunday in Lent named from the first words of the Introit; also called Golden Rose, Mediana, Mothering, and Rose Sunday. Celebrated in joyful spirit because the observance of Lent is half over, rose-colored vestments are worn instead of purple, and flowers are allowed on the altar. See also the Catholic Encyclopedia article. … Continue reading “Rose Sunday”

Rose, Stephen a deacon and ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church, Bridgehampton, Long Island, N.Y., was born there, June 5, 1780. After a period of darkness and doubt, he was converted in 1803 and united with the Church. Renouncing all efforts to obtain wealth, he devoted himself exclusively to the Church, and he emphatically loved … Continue reading “Rose, Stephen”

Rose of Viterbo, Saint Virgin, born at Viterbo, 1235; died 6 March, 1252. The chronology of her life must always remain uncertain, as the Acts of her canonization, the chief historical sources, record no dates. Those given above are accepted by the best authorities. Born of poor and pious parents, Rose was remarkable for holiness … Continue reading “Rose of Viterbo, Saint”

Rose of Lima, Saint Holy virgin. Born in 1586 in Lima , Peru ; died there on 24 August 1617 . She was the first American to be canonized . The name Rose was given to her because when an infant her face was said to have somewhat resembled a rose ; from early youth … Continue reading “Rose of Lima, Saint”

Rose Of Jericho a plant of the natural order Cruciferoe, which grows in the sandy deserts of Arabia, on rubbish, the roofs of houses, and other such situations, in Syria and other parts of the East. It is a small, bushy, herbaceous plant, seldom more than six inches high, with small white flowers. After it … Continue reading “Rose Of Jericho”

Rose, Mystical A traditional title given to Our Blessed Lady, an invocation in the Litany of Loreto. The rose is considered the queen of flowers, the red rose symbolic of love, the white rose, of purity. Mary’s love for God was always perfect, while she was, and is, always the Immaculate. Mary is the mystical … Continue reading “Rose, Mystical”

Rose, John Baptist a French priest, was born at Quingey, Feb. 7, 1716. He was made curate of a chapel in his own village, which position nothing could induce him to leave, and he there continued during his life. In 1778 he was made a member of the Academy of Besancon. He submitted to the … Continue reading “Rose, John Baptist”

Rose, Hugh James an English clergyman, was born in Little Horsted, Surrey, in 1795, and was educated at Trinity College. Cambridge. He gained the first Bell’s scholarship in 1814, took his degree in 1817, became tutor to the son of the duke of Athol, was ordained deacon and became curate of Uckfield, Surrey, in 1818. … Continue reading “Rose, Hugh James”

Rose, Henry John an English author, was born in 1801, graduated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, in 1821, and became fellow of his college in 1824. He was made Hulsean lecturer in 1833, rector of Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire, in 1837, and archdeacon of Bedford in 1866. His death took place in Bedford, Jan. 31, 1873. … Continue reading “Rose, Henry John”

Rose, Guillaume a French prelate, was born at Chaumont, about 1542. He was professor of grammar and rhetoric in the College of Navarre, but subsequently went to Paris, where his eloquent and incisive preaching gained for him a wide reputation. Becoming chaplain-in-ordinary to Henry III, he soon joined the Holy League, and in 1583 opposed … Continue reading “Rose, Guillaume”